Meowth

Meowth (Pokédex #0052) is a Normal-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Scratch Cat Pokémon. It washes its face regularly to keep the coin on its forehead spotless. It doesn’t get along with Galarian Meowth.

As a Normal-type POKEMON, Meowth has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fighting moves. Conversely, Meowth is completely immune to Ghost — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power.

Meowth's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 290 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 40 · ATK 45 · DEF 35 · SP.ATK 40 · SP.DEF 40 · SPD 90. Its standout stat is SPD (90), which makes it best suited for outspeeding opponents roles. Its abilities are Pickup, Technician, Unnerve, with Unnerve as its hidden ability.

Meowth stands 0.4 m (16") tall and weighs 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs). It is typically found in Urban environments. Capture rate: 255/255 (very easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Ground.

Meowth is part of the Meowth → Persian → Perrserker evolution line (3-stage). Meowth is the base form and can evolve into Persian via Level 28.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Persian and Perrserker. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.